Senior Seminar Overview of Admissions Process STEINMETZ COLLEGE

Senior Seminar Overview of Admissions Process STEINMETZ COLLEGE PREP COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

There are 4 application options; regular decision, early action, rolling admissions, and early decision.

Application Options Regular Decision Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time. Non-binding commitment. Early action Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institutions regular response date. Nonbinding commitment.

Application Options Rolling admissions These schools do not have applications due dates but instead will notify the students of admissions once the application is processed. It is still in the best interest for the student to apply early because these programs can fill up. Non-binding. Early decision This plan allows a student to apply early (check due dates) for an early determination of admissibility. If accepted the student is obligated to withdraw all other applications and attend this school. Binding commitment.

What does open enrollment mean?

OPEN ENROLLMENT City Colleges are “open enrollment” colleges. This means that once you have a high school diploma, you can attend them regardless of your GPA or ACT scores.

Types of Schools • CITY COLLEGES • PUBLIC COLLEGES • PRIVATE COLLEGES • FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES • LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE • UNIVERSITIES • COMMUNITY COLLEGE • VOCATIONAL/ TECHNICAL AND CAREER COLLEGES

City Colleges �City college credits are transferable to most colleges and universities. �Who do you need to talk to in order to make sure the classes you are taking at one of the 7 City Colleges are transferable to a 4 year university?

City Colleges �All City Colleges have College Advisors. �Make sure you communicate your plans to the College Advisor. �Be prepared and aware of requirements before you plan on transferring.

City Colleges �Richard J. Daley College �Harold Washington College �Kennedy-King College �Truman College �Wilbur Wright College �Olive-Harvey College �Malcolm X College

Public Versus Private Public �Funded by local and state governments Private �Rely on tuitions, fees, and other sources of funding �Lower tuition rates for students that reside in that state �Private donations can sometimes provide generous financial aid packages

• Colleges that operate as a businesses • Offers a variety of degrees that prepare students for a specific career • Credits earned may not transfer to other colleges so make sure to speak with an admissions representative For-Profit Colleges

Liberal Arts Colleges �Offers a variety of courses in liberal arts, such as literature, history, languages, mathematics and life science �Most are private offering a four year program �Prepares for a variety of careers or graduate work

Universities � Larger intuitions that offer more majors and degree options � Most contain different programs that pertain to your choice of career like education, business, engineering, or health sciences � Most universities include a four year program

Community Colleges � Offers a two year Associates degree that allow you to transfer to a four year college � Provides both Certificates and Associates degrees that prepare for specific careers � Very affordable with a lower tuition price

Vocational/ Technical and Career Colleges �Offers specialized training in a specific industry or career �Programs include the culinary arts, firefighting, dental hygiene and medical-records technology �Usually offers certificates or associates degree

Types of College Applications 1. Common Application 2. Universal Application 3. School Specific Application

Common Application �Streamlines the college application process by completing one standardized application that can be submitted to over 400 schools �Requires one individual essay and one letter of recommendation.

Universal Application • Similar to the Common Application but is only submitted to 75 different intuitions. • Application process is less rigid than the Common Application.

School Specific Applications �Applications that are specific to colleges and universities �Make sure to check out the school website for any additional application requirements

Questions? ? ? Do not hesitate to contact your school counselor if you have any questions

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS!